The motion is GRANTED. Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record.Motion to Appoint Guardian Ad Litem. Rule 1.6 - WITHDRAWAL OR SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL. An attorney may withdraw from representing a party only upon written motion for good cause shown. How to file a Motion to Withdraw as Legal Counsel in Federal Court. An attorney must protect the confidences of the client at all costs under Business and Professions Code section 6068(e). The following forms are available for downloading, printing and completing. An attorney appearing in a case or adversary proceeding may request to withdraw as counsel of record for his or her client. My attorney filed a notice of intent to withdraw.